Latroy
Every Latroy since 1966 — 865 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Latroy
Latroy is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1966, 865 American babies have been named Latroy. Its peak came in 1977, when 48 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Latroy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Latroy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | #13,425 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,674 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,858 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,392 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 7 | #10,335 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9,350 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,437 |
| 2014 | 6 | #11,561 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,476 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,870 |
| 2011 | 6 | #11,689 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,239 |
| 2009 | 12 | #7,069 |
| 2008 | 10 | #8,056 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,406 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,213 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,462 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,327 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,539 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,837 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,550 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,938 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,743 |
| 1990 | 15 | #3,892 |
| 1985 | 24 | #2,264 |
| 1980 | 48 | #1,366 |
| 1975 | 33 | #1,580 |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,518 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Latroy in 2025?
Latroy did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Latroy?
865 babies have been named Latroy in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Latroy most popular?
Latroy peaked in 1977, when 48 newborns received the name.
Is Latroy a boy or girl name?
Latroy is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Latroy rising or falling?
Latroy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.